“How large a storage unit do I need?” is one of the most often asked queries regarding the storing of one's personal possessions. To guarantee that everything you own is stored adequately without paying for more space than you require, it is necessary to select the appropriate size. The following blog will assist you in choosing the ideal storage unit size for whatever you’ve got to store.
A range of storage unit sizes are available at Safe Secure Self Storage, each of which is designed to hold varying quantities of goods. An overview of the most prevalent sizes and the capacities they have are below:
Small Units (1m2 to 5m2 of floor space): These are useful for keeping boxes to pieces of furniture, sports gear, or seasonal decorations. Students or anyone else who needs to store a few personal belongings will find these smaller units ideal.
Medium Units (6m2 to 9m2 of floor space): It is possible to fit your belongings of a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment or flat in a medium-sized unit. Consider furnishings such as dining suites, garage equipment, lounge seating, and bedroom furniture.
Large Units (14m2 to 28m2 of floor space): For storing the contents of a full-sized house or even a vehicle a big storage unit is necessary. Your kitchen, living areas, bedrooms, garage equipment and outdoor furniture may be accommodated in it.
Ask yourself these questions while you inventory your belongings to determine the appropriate storage unit size:
What quantity of furniture do you have in storage? More room is required for larger furniture items such as dining tables, beds, and couches. Couches are easier to store and take up less space if they can be stood on end rather than flat on the floor. Similarly, beds can be stood up against a wall and bases can often be broken down into frame and slat components.
How many boxes do you think you'll need to keep? Think about how many boxes there are and how big they are. You can maximise space in smaller structures by stacking boxes. To do this it is important to use sturdy boxes that won’t collapse with other boxes stored on top of them.
Will you want to frequently access items? Leave room for a path to walk if you will need to retrieve items frequently. You’ll need a larger unit if you wish to do this.
Making the most of the space within your unit can result in cost savings. Here are some pointers:
Stack things in a vertical fashion. Our storage units have high ceilings so stack boxes and other objects vertically to take use of the unit's height, but place the heavier items at the bottom.
Take the furniture apart. You can save a lot of space by disassembling large objects like bed frames and tables.
Make use of protective covers. During storage, dust collection can be avoided by covering your stored items with old sheets, painter drop sheets and the like.
Don't worry if you can’t quite figure out how large a storage unit you need. At Safe Secure Self Storage Christchurch, we are available to assist you and have years of experience helping people find the ideal size unit for what they have to store. Depending on your unique needs, we can offer recommendations and help you navigate the process. Get in touch with us to discuss your storage requirements or to reserve your space.
